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Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday directed closure of all schools in the valley on Monday in view of heavy rain, an official said. “In light of the continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, it has been decided that classwork in all schools of the valley shall remain suspended for one day on April 21,” Education Minister Sakina Ittoo said in a post on X.
In light of the continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, it has been decided that classwork in all schools of the valley shall remain suspended for one day tomorrow (21st April). This decision has been taken as a precautionary step to ensure the safety and well-being…
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She said the decision has been taken as a precautionary step. “This decision has been taken as a precautionary step to ensure the safety and well-being of all students,” she added. Kashmir valley has been lashed by heavy rains over the past 48 hours even as the weather office has forecast more precipitation over the next 24 hours.
Earlier, the School Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir had extended the winter vacations for students. The development was taken due to weather conditions in the valley. Schools in the valley were closed till March 6, up to higher secondary level. Schools were then resumed from March 7. Earlier, the schools would have been resumed from March 1.
Meanwhile, as reported by local media, the JKBOSE might release the class 12 results April 30. There is no official confirmation on the same, however, students are advised to keep track of the website and of Indian Express to know update on the same.
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